The Niagara Purple Eagles (2-8) are heavy underdogs (+30.5) as they attempt to stop a seven-game losing streak when they visit the VCU Rams (6-4) at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Stuart C. Siegel Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 141.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
VCU Cover -30.5 vs Niagara -111
VCU vs. Niagara betting lines
- VCU moneyline odds to win: -7692
- Niagara moneyline odds to win: +2200
- Spread: VCU (-30.5)
- Total: 141.5
VCU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games last season, VCU had a better record against the spread (11-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-5-0).
- The Rams hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of games at home (46.7%) than away games (70%) last season.
- As a moneyline favorite, VCU won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.933) compared to away games (.778) last season.
Last season stats
- Last year, the Rams were 94th in the nation on offense (76.9 points scored per game) and eighth-best defensively (62.9 points allowed).
- On the boards, VCU was 25th-best in college basketball in rebounds (35.3 per game) last season. It was 65th in rebounds allowed (29.4 per game).
- With 15.0 assists per game last season, the Rams were 77th in college basketball.
VCU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-3-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 30.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 4-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (234th in nation) | 42.0 (115th) | 35.2 (100th) | 31.3 (198th) | 15.0 (153rd) | 12.4 (236th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on VCU vs. Niagara? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Niagara statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Niagara had a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 4-8-0 record) than away (.438, 7-9-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Purple Eagles games went over more often at home (eight of 12, 66.7%) than on the road (eight of 16, 50%) last season.
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Purple Eagles won a lower percentage of games at home (0-3) than away (2-13).
Last season stats
- On offense, the Purple Eagles averaged 68.5 points per game (313th-ranked in college basketball) last year. They ceded 71.4 points per contest at the other end of the court (156th-ranked).
- While Niagara was in the bottom 25 in the country in boards per game with 27.9 (15th-worst), it ranked 104th in college basketball with 30.1 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Purple Eagles put up 12.5 dimes per game, which ranked them 260th in the nation.
Niagara betting records this season
- ATS Record: 2-8-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 1-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 30.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 1-7-0)
- O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.1 (331st in nation) | 47.8 (342nd) | 24.2 (364th) | 32.7 (262nd) | 12.1 (310th) | 11.0 (119th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
